The Government of Guyana is taking steps to strengthen national waste management systems and promote environmental sustainability, with a focus on establishing modern landfill sites across the country’s administrative regions.
According to the Local Government Ministry, this initiative forms part of the Government’s broader strategy to build cleaner communities while addressing challenges linked to population growth, housing development, and urban expansion. Upgrading landfill facilities is intended to provide long-term solutions that protect public health, reduce pollution, and improve living standards.
The Ministry on Tuesday said that an inter-agency meeting was held bringing together Ministers and senior officials to discuss the project. Attendees included Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand; Minister of Housing, Collin Croal; Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn; and key technical and administrative leaders such as Miguel Choo Kang, Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, and Enrique Monize, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission. Discussions focused on identifying suitable locations for sanitary landfills, considering population density, land availability, accessibility, environmental impact, and operational sustainability. Officials also reviewed challenges with existing landfill practices and emphasised the need for facilities aligned with environmental standards.
Minister Manickchand highlighted the importance of effective landfill management for safeguarding public health, protecting natural resources, and supporting community well-being. Minister Croal noted that as new housing developments continue, adequate infrastructure, including modern waste management systems must be in place to support sustainable settlements. Minister Benn emphasised the need for inter-agency collaboration to ensure that landfill development is comprehensive, technically sound, and future-proofed. The initiative aligns with the Government’s vision for sustainable development, recognising waste management as a key component of public health, urban planning, and environmental protection. According to the Ministry, it will continue in collaboration with other agencies, will continue technical assessments and stakeholder consultations to ensure the efficient and transparent advancement of landfill projects across all 10 administrative regions.
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